1290 RANCHEROS ROAD, PASADENA, CA 91103
1290 Rancheros Road
Pasadena, CA 91103
$2,450,000
Beds:
3
Baths:
4
Sq. Ft.:
2,136
Type:
House
Listing #26862543
3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 2,318 Square Feet | 0.33-Acre Lot. Positioned along a private road in Pasadena's Linda Vista enclave, this mid-century modern residence carries an extraordinary architectural pedigree. Designed and constructed in 1961 by B. Williams, in an enclave developed by S. Merendino, both members of the faculty at USC's School of Architecture, the property remains a definitive expression of the modernist principles its architects championed. Situated on a 0.33-acre parcel, the 2,318-square-foot residence is integrated into its hillside site, commanding unobstructed views of the San Gabriel Mountains, the Pasadena cityscape, and the iconic Rose Bowl. A private drive approaches the home through a sequence that separates the residence from its surroundings, arriving at a sheltered carport marked by an oversized, lacquered-in-red pivot door, an architectural statement that anticipates the design within. The interior is organized around a great room defined by a chef's kitchen of industrial refinement and an original steel-hooded fireplace serving as sculptural centerpiece. Retractable Fleetwood glass dissolves the boundary between interior and exterior, opening the residence to its mountain, city, and stadium views while extending living space onto a series of balconies, decks, and terraced patios. The upper-level primary suite, features an en suite bathroom and private balcony with uninterrupted views. The lower level houses the second primary suite, featuring an en suite bathroom and built-in furnishings. One additional bedroom with a bathroom completes the lower level. Between 2008 and 2010, architect Tom Marble completed a comprehensive renovation that earned the property a 2017 Historic Preservation Award, incorporating contemporary materials and solar electric integration. Subsequent ownership has extended this stewardship through permaculture landscape design with Anigo Garden Design and Kelly L. Kinney. Greywater irrigation system, an outdoor kitchen, expanded deck areas, and saltwater pool and spa, furthering the property's indoor-outdoor living across its 0.33-acre setting. This is a rare offering: a preservation-award-winning mid-century modern estate in Linda Vista, Pasadena, combining architectural provenance, panoramic views, and thoughtful modern stewardship.
List By Monique Cruz Sotheby's International Realty
(CA DRE # shown above if in IDX data)
Property Features
County:
Los Angeles
MLS Area:
Pasadena (NW)
Latitude:
34.160325
Longitude:
-118.177481
Directions:
Cross Street: Linda Vista; North on Linda Vista - West on Rancheros Road - Stay Right at Fork to Private Rancheros Road - Last House at top of hill.
Common Walls:
No Common Walls
Windows/Doors Description:
Doors: Sliding Doors
Interior:
Balcony, Open Floorplan
Full Baths:
4
Spa:
Above Ground, Heated, Permits
Has Fireplace:
Yes
Fireplace Description:
Dining Room, Gas, Living Room
Heating:
Central, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air, Dual
Floors:
Bamboo
Laundry:
Laundry Room
Appliances:
Barbecue, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Washer
Entry:
Top Level
Style:
Mid-Century Modern
Stories:
Multi/Split
Is New Construction:
No
Roof:
Composition
Parking Description:
Carport
Has Garage:
No
Parking Spaces:
0
Has a Pool:
Yes
Pool Description:
Above Ground, Heated, Pool Cover, Permits, Salt Water
Lot Size in Acres:
0.327
Approximate Size (Sq. Ft.):
2,136
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.:
14,232
Dimensions:
118x120
Zoning:
PSR2
Has View:
Yes
View Description:
City Lights, Canyon, Golf Course, Landmark, Panoramic, Pool, Trees/Woods
Property Type:
SFR
Property SubType:
Single Family Residence
Year Built:
1961
Price Per SqFt:
$1147.0
APN:
5707021011
Status:
Active
Is Aged Restricted:
No
HOA Fee:
$400
HOA Frequency:
Annually
Lot Square Feet Source:
Assessor
Listing Agent CA DRE #:
2210077
List Date:
09/03/2026
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